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GY12 ZXA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,817 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 44,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 42,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,066 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 39,064 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 30,649 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 30,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 23,646 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 23,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 18,242 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GY12 ZXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 ZXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY12 ZXA registered?

GY12 ZXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 ZXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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